Cordelia vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordelia

Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,065
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cordie, Delia, Cora

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Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cordelia Rank #1,065
Tilly Rank #952

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cordelia ___

  • Cordelia Rose
  • Cordelia Jane
  • Cordelia Grace
  • Cordelia Marie
  • Cordelia Kate
  • Cordelia Ann

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cordelia

Beatrice Cecily Edmund Jasper Imogen

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordelia or Tilly more popular?

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cordelia and Tilly mean?

Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Cordelia and Tilly boy or girl names?

Cordelia is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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